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Concepts of Man Flashcards

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On a Personal level, health is defined according to:

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A. how the person feels

B. whether there is absence or presence of symptoms of illness
C. ability of the individual to carry out activities

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It moves on a continuum

change may be gradual or abrupt

level of health attainable depends on adaptive energy, genetic, and environmental factors

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Health

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may be internal (eg. self pressure) or external(eg. peer pressure/environment)

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Variety of stresses affect physical, emotional and social health

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may be detrimental or beneficial to life (eg. if you are pressured on the quiz, everything will be absorbed)

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Variety of stresses affect physical, emotional and social health

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It is an abnormal process in which the person’s level of functioning is changed compared with a previous level.

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Illness

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Factors that Influence Illness

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a. Self-perception
b. Others’ perceptions
c. Effects of changes in body structure & d. function
e. Effects of changes on roles &
relationships

f. Cultural & spiritual values & beliefs

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Types of Illness

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Acute and Chronic Illness

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typically characterized by rapid onset of symptoms of relatively short duration.
symptoms may appear abruptly and subside quickly.
It may or may not require intervention depending on the cause
eg. allergic reaction,uti

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Acute Illness

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one that lasts for an extended period, usually 6 months or longer, and often for the person’s life
may have a slow onset
often have periods of remission (symptoms disappear) or exacerbation (the symptoms reappear)
eg. hypertension, diabetes

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Chronic Illness

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what are the Person’s individual characteristics and behaviors

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Genetics
Personal behaviour and coping skills
Gender

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STAGES OF HEALTH-SEEKING BEHAVIOR by Igun

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Stage 1 : Symptom Experiences (eg. fever)

Stage 2 : Self-treatment or Self-medication (eg. intake of paracetamol)

Stage 3: Communication to Others (eg. calling family or friends)

Stage 4: Assessment of Symptoms (eg. recognizing other symptoms)

Stage 5: Sick-role Assumption (eg.accepting that you are sick)

Stage 6: Concern (eg. questioning if the fever is still ordinary)

Stage 7: Efficacy of treatment (eg. questioning if the paracetamol works)

Stage 8: Selection of treatment (eg.deciding if you should pursue self treatment)

Stage 9: Treatment (eg.the doctor giving meds)

Stage 10: Assessment of Effectiveness of Treatment (eg. assessing if the doctor’s meds are working)

Stage 11: Recovery and Rehabilitation (eg. going back to optimal level)

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the organization of people, institutions, and resources that deliver health care services to meet the health needs target populations.

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health Care System

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described as the organized response of a society to the health problems of its population (Van der Zee et al., 2004).

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Health care delivery system (HDS)

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Factors Influencing the Delivery of Health Care

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Cost
Access
Safety and Quality

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Factors Affecting Health & Illness (WHO)

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Social and Economic Environment
Physical Environment

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Factors Affecting Health & Illness in a Social and Economic Environment

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Income and social status
Education
Social support networks
Culture
Health Services

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higher income and social status are linked to better health.

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Income and social status

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low education levels are linked with poor health, more stress and lower self-confidence.

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Education

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greater support from families, friends and communities is linked to better health.

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Social Support Networks

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customs and traditions, and the beliefs of the family and community all affect health.

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Culture

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access and use of services that prevent and treat disease influences health.

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health Services

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a group of positions that are similar in nature & level of skill that can be carried out by one or more individuals.

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Job

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a group of jobs that are similar in type of work and that are usually found throughout an industry or work environment.

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Occupation

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a type of occupation that meets certain criteria that raise it to a level above that of an occupation

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Profession

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Criteria of a Profession

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Body of Knowledge
Ongoing Research
Service Orientation- deal with people;service
Specialized Education- eg. ICU Nursing
Code of Ethics- ethical considerations
Autonomy- independent nursing activities
Professional Organization- eg. PNA

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TYPES OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES

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Primary : Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Secondary: Diagnosis and Early Treatment

Tertiary: Rehabilitation, Health restoration & Palliative Care

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set of attributes, a way of life that implies responsibility and commitment.

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Professionalism

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process of acquiring characteristics of professional

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Professionalization

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Responsible for the holistic care of patients, which encompasses the psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs of the individual.

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Care Giver Role

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Utilizes critical thinking skills and the nursing process
Nursing Process: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation

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Clinical Decision Maker

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Nurse protects the clients human and legal rights
Providing information to assist in decision making
Nurse considers Patient’s Bill of Rights

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Client Advocate

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Assist client to return to optimal level of functioning
Nurse helps client to adapt physically and emotionally to changes in lifestyle, body image

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rehabilitator ROle

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Caring for client as a human being
Role is traditional to nursing
Care is directed to the whole person, not just a body part
Demonstration of care and concern

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Comforter Role

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Role is central to all other roles
Involves communication with client, family, healthcare team members, resource people, and the community
Without clear, concise communication it will be difficult to give effective care

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Communicator Role

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Explains concepts and facts about health, demonstrates procedures, reinforces learning, determines understanding, and evaluates progress of learning
Unplanned or informal education
Planned or formal education

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Teacher/Educator Role

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MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HOSPITAL NURSE

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PROVIDES BEDSIDE CARE

GIVES HEALTH EDUCATION

CONDUCTS ASSESSMENT

DOES COORDINATING AND COLLABORATING
ACTIVITIES

MAINTAINS HOSPITAL SAFETY
INITIATES DISCHARGE PLANNING

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focus to teach the knowledge and skills that will enable a nurse to practice professional nursing.

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Nursing Education

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A specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well-being, academic success, and life-long achievement of students.

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SCHOOL HEALTH NURSING

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It is a specialty practice that provides for & delivers health & safety programs & services to workers, worker populations and community groups.

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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING

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a field of nursing that provides a variety of services to patients, including companionship and bathing.

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PRIVATE DUTY NURSING

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Nurse acts as a receptionist, assists in physical examinations, performs laboratory examinations, do dressings, give injections, do referrals as well as give health teachings
Must possess good assessment skills and excellent teaching & communication skills, exhibit organizational & leadership ability.

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CLINIC NURSING

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Field of nursing that ventures into new opportunities in the world of business
Requires the nurse to be capable of planning, organizing, financing, and operating his own business.
Requires the nurse to work outside of an organization
Responsible for indirect processes of care in his roles

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ENTREPRENURIAL NURSING

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